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Centric Bank Recognizes Participants, Winners of Video Contest for High School Students
Centric Bank has honored the participants and winners of its second annual video contest – titled “Lights, Camera, Save!” – for high school students. Fifteen students showcased their digital and storytelling talents in videos about the importance of saving money. The students represented high schools from Centric Bank service areas in Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, and…
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MONTCO Today Now Accepting Nominations for Its Inaugural Class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars
MONTCO Today was created to celebrate the Montgomery County experience. As such, we have officially launched an initiative to identify and honor Montgomery County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s bright future. MONTCO Millennial Superstars is a new program created to fete these young professionals…
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MONTCO Careers – Pfizer
With a location in Collegeville, Pfizer is an American global pharmaceutical corporation, developing and producing medicines and vaccines for a wide range of medical disciplines, including immunology, oncology, cardiology, diabetology/endocrinology, and neurology. Customer Experience Strategy Manager This position implements customer experience roadmaps and program plans specific to business needs; supports customer experience strategy workshops and co-leads…
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Two Highly Coveted Retail Spaces Available for Lease on Bridge Street in Phoenixville
With a plethora of dining, drinking, and entertainment options, Bridge Street in Phoenixville has seemingly morphed into the South Street of Chester County. The liveliness of Bridge Street has indeed made the borough a place to be. Now, retailers have an opportunity to call Bridge Street their new home. Two properties are now available for…
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Villanova Professor Hopes Vatican Archives Provide Answers to Catholic Church Cold War Role in Italy
Did the Vatican influence 1948 Italian elections to thwart a Communist Party victory? That’s what Villanova University professor Massimo Faggioli hopes to find out now that the Vatican is unsealing the archives of Pope Pius XII, writes Sylvia Poggioli for NPR.org. “I would be curious to know what kind of communication there was between the…
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Vanguard’s Chief Economist Labels Fed Benchmark Interest Rate Cut a ‘High-risk Bet’
Roger Aliaga-Diaz, Chief Economist, Americas for Malvern-based Vanguard issued the following statement regarding The Federal Reserve’s reduction of its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point earlier today: . [quote] We believe the announcement by the Fed today to cut interest rates was premature given the lack of data suggesting a significant drag on…
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Berwyn Native, Son of Former NBA Player Pens Screenplay for Ben Affleck’s New Movie
Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby wrote the screenplay for The Way Back, a new movie starring Ben Affleck that is set to debut on March 6, writes Gary Thompson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie follows a basketball coach, played by Affleck, who is trying to turn around his alma mater’s struggling basketball program. Meanwhile, he’s…
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Sculptor Is Raising Funds for Kobe Bryant Statue in Lower Merion
Sculptor Greg Marra is hoping to get support from local officials and residents and raise funds for a statue of Kobe Bryant in Lower Merion, the NBA legend’s hometown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The artist, who is currently homeless, envisions a sculpture of Bryant outstretched in a shooting motion, but with no…
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Fifty-Eight Years in, This Springfield Man Remains a Passionate Flyers Fan
Springfield electrician Bob Artese’s has been to 2,000-plus hockey games and, at 67, is a 50-year Flyers season-ticket holder, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He’s chased down games from Washington to Allentown. He’s skated with retired legends. He’s a fan. Artese befriended Flyers star Andre Lacroix who moved onto his street. When some…
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Tired Hands Brewing Opens Bar-Restaurant in Fishtown
Ardmore-based Tired Hands Brewing has joined the suburban migration into the city with the opening of St. Oner’s, a new bar-restaurant in Fishtown, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The coolly elegant bar-restaurant is across the street from Tired Hands’ seasonal beer garden. The new eatery has 35 seats – making reservations a good…
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Owners of Bryn Mawr Rugs Trying to Survive Crash of Oriental Carpet Market with Heavy Discounts, Smaller Rugs
Despite the crash of the Oriental carpet market, the Tehrani brothers, Reuben, Youda, and Benjamin, are keeping their Bryn Mawr Rugs store open by offering heavy discounts and smaller rugs, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The market has been devastated by automation, younger generations opting for modern designs, Amazon, and a rut glut…
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Harcum College’s ‘Art & Design Experience’ Offers Immersive Workshops for Prospective Students
An immersive event for prospective students called the “Art & Design Experience” will offer hands-on workshops in all the Art & Design degree programs at Harcum College. It will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 8:30-11:30 AM at Harcum’s Art & Design Center, located at 270 South Bryn Mawr Avenue. The event is open…
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MONTCO Careers – Greenphire
Located in King of Prussia, Greenphire is the industry’s leading provider of clinical payment and communication solutions, providing technologies that are used to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate regulatory risks, and produce quantifiable results for clients. Manager, Cardholder Support This position manages personnel who are responsible for ongoing support of cardholder inquiries; serves as the primary…
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Conshohocken-Based Marketing Agency Helping Integrate Marijuana Into Philadelphia Flower Show
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has turned to Chronic, the Conshohocken-based marketing agency, to help it integrate marijuana into the Philadelphia Flower Show, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marijuana was originally intended to make its debut at the show in 2016, but due to a problem, the exhibit was canceled at the last minute.…
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Top Montgomery County Cultural, Historic and Entertainment March Events
Spring is just around the corner and Valley Forge and Montgomery County are already alive with some of the biggest events of the year. In March, kids can Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge Park, foodies can taste the best that Montco has to offer during Restaurant Weeks in King of Prussia and Hatboro,…
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Inquirer: County’s Jewish Community Has Mixed Feelings about Possibility of Bernie Sanders as First Jewish President
Montgomery County Jewish community has mixed feelings when it comes to the possibility of Bernie Sanders becoming the nation’s first Jewish president, writes Amy S. Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The main issue for many is his outspoken support for the Palestinian people. “I think he has taken a courageous view of Israel and Palestine,”…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Three Montgomery County Wedding Invitation and Stationery Designers Are Among Area’s Best
Those looking to make a great first impression for their wedding day with the invitation do not need to search far from home, because three of the 24 Philadelphia area’s best wedding invitation and stationery designers are right here in Montgomery County, writes Sarah Zlotnick for the Philadelphia Magazine. Fleurish, ink. in Oreland offers bespoke…
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New Montco Commerce Department Initiative Helps Businesses Looking for Space Connect with Those Offering It
Montco Site Select, a new initiative by Montgomery County Commerce Department, helps businesses currently seeking space connect with those with buildings and land in Montgomery County that is available for sale or lease. The new initiative builds on last year’s launch of MontcoForward.org as a way to promote and provide information about economic and workforce…
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